A Stranger in Town 1943 (Comedy, Drama) Frank Morgan, Jean Rogers, Richard Carlson | Movie

He brings you more thrills than the law allows... as he battles crooks and untangles romance... in a screenful of entertainment! Frank Morgan at his best!
A courageous lawyer battles corruption in his bid for mayor in Crown Port, finding an unexpected ally in a tourist who turns out to be a Supreme Court judge. Together, they challenge the town's crooked officials, determined to bring justice to their small community.
Original title: A Stranger in Town (1943)
This film is subtitled in many language options
Colorized version: • A Stranger in Town (19...
Director: Roy Rowland
Writers: Isobel Lennart, William Kozlenko
Genre: Classics, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Starring:
Frank Morgan
Richard Carlson
Jean Rogers
Porter Hall
Robert Barrat
Donald MacBride
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[@broomstickgirl]

Posting this movie was a stroke of genius. Thank you!

[@popmarbles6980]

Yes,Yes, just in time for duck hunting.

[@deehart5866]

Timing

[@jeweetzelf380]

Trump ❤🎉

[@jimkamph5229]

That story rings as relevant today as back during WWII

[@jeweetzelf380]

Trump

[@jeweetzelf380]

Trump❤🎉❤ groetjes uit Nederland

[@rogerrendzak8055]

Watch out for the Nazis, above.

[@arboristartist-treeevan8910]

the incumbent is obviously a liberal DEMOnRAT. you can tell by the unlawful campaign tactics, the abuse of power, and the persecution of his political opponent... look familiar?

[@LoganJohnson-lm2bh]

It's hard to remember that he had a long career as an actor and was not just the wizard in the wizard of Oz

[@asullivan4047]

Its called becoming " categorized ". As a few other actors have. Fred Gwinn ( Herman Munster) Jim Reeves (Super Man). Margaret Hamilton ( " OZ " wicked witch of the west )😭.

[@SaxonSavage]

Thats where I knew him from !!!! I knew I had seen him somewhere before !!

[@orbsphere-]

@@asullivan4047 Typecast would be another familiar name for it

[@christinehallchrissie]

​​@@asullivan4047 Superman was called George Reeves. Jim Reeves is the singer

[@natraj_j]

What a wonderful movie from a bygone era. Much respect to all the actors in this fine piece of history 📽️

[@carmenfoote7999]

This was a great movie posted at the right time. A well-meaning script about justice and the evils of corruption, brought about in a slightly funny way. Frank Morgan has always been a favorite actor of mine and he does well in his role here. Thanks for the posting. Joe S

[@33rorynoah]

Fantastic movie. Thank you so much for posting it. If only the stuff that comes out of Hollywood today was half as good!

[@asullivan4047]

It was the time frame the movie was produced-!!!😉 All idealism changes with time-!!!😉

[@uTubeAshby]

​@@asullivan4047 I still believe in the rule of law & American democracy.

[@haroldmullins1174]

That's the kind of man we need now in the Supreme Courts Now!!! HONESTY!!!!!!

[@leemcdonald5713]

agreed...under an honest justice killing babies would have never been before the courts...thanks for your comment HAROLD..MMMM

[@Fjobiden]

This is the same kind of shit they’re trying to do the President Trump law fair. Democrats never change.

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

You mean leftist ideologues? We had them in the 60s. How did that work out?

[@dstorm7752]

When Ketanji was selected, they excluded all men from consideration

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

@@dstorm7752 THAT's "honesty"! Why not Kamala? SCOTUS needs a good laugh.

[@pamelachristie5570]

Imagine! A Supreme Court Justice who upholds the Constitution and fights AGAINST corruption, instead of FOR it! Those were the days.

[@daviddalton9214]

You realize it’s a movie, right.

[@WVgirl1959]

​ it is still pretty good@@daviddalton9214

[@davidkomen5283]

Bet you the mayor and his cronies are democrats.

[@davehall4343]

You're right!

[@davidascher1801]

That's one honest judge ...Hiw about all the others in history, I wonder, how many were and are still, in someone's pocket!

[@shanesmith6941]

Everyone in America should watch this movie before the elections coming up.

[@user-qi9hs8rk2y]

Great old movie! Funny, well written and rule of law patriotic. In the end the crooks lost the game.

[@roundtwo3321]

The crooks lost because the people, whose job it was to protect the community, actually did what they were paid to do.

[@irish89055]

​@@roundtwo3321paid?..

[@jeremybear573]

I love the modesty that Judge Grant and his secretary show by not whipping his name and posiition around to get their way. Rather they purposly hide their titles in order to remain anonymous amongst the town!

[@mostafacharkas]

I wish all young Americans to see this movie to decide for this year election. God bless you and God bless America.

[@RandyBaker-id8pr]

God bless America.

[@UrsulaPainter]

Very timely. Drama speaking the truth. If only our court system could get back to basics.

[@donmoore7785]

Love Frank Morgan. Timely message in this movie..

[@rogerrendzak8055]

His brother Ralph, was talented also, but geared more, for horror films☺️. Watch Universal's; 'Night Monster' (1942). One of his best.

[@serkorz3823]

Walking in town with a shotgun and no one even gave a blink at him.

[@morrismonet3554]

Like the town I grew up in.

[@onedaya_martian1238]

Like that guy who walked into the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Oct 1, 2017 and ended 60 lives and messed up 413. Good thing a good guy came along and prevented ....wait...

[@SaxonSavage]

@@onedaya_martian1238 You should move to England where they have no gun rights.

[@onedaya_martian1238]

@@SaxonSavageMuch less likely to get shot there...here, the news doesn't cover even half of the stupidity going on with guns because too many idiots with a gun think they are safer with them but are in fact more dangerous. Worse morons voted in by these clowns want to cancel all recording of hospitals recording anything to do with guns so that the NRA with its crook leader can make any claim about statistics they want. 2A people are insane.

[@johnathandaviddunster38]

​@@SaxonSavageEngland no mass gun ownership LESS than 500 SHOOTINGS a year, USA mass gun ownership 120,000 men women and children shot every year, gun junkies in denial 😀😃😄😁😆🙉🙈💩😊

[@rickcurtis2983]

Excellent movie...thank you!

[@Deeg4570]

what timely airing of this movie that states why we must stand up and fight against the deep state, well displayed at work in this movie!

[@MatysKrzysiek]

Very nice movie.

[@poetcomic1]

I love those comedies from that period where a great man is traveling incognito~ Frank Morgan was a lot like Charles Coburn as a Washington D.C. bigshot getting a comic firsthand view of the housing crush then. Same time period too.

[@fmgdepo8803]

Those forgotten films noir with smarter and funnier dialogues than many commedies of the same period, how missed you are!

[@vernonhintt2470]

Best part of the movie the last 2min! Thanks for putting this out there.

[@terencejay8845]

Brought a tear to my eye.

[@miniFarten]

Lol, what a slap of reality. Did not expect the clear comparison of what's happening in the States. Thank you !

[@The-F.R.E.E.-J.]

Entertaining AND insightful re the true nature of politics.

[@atilamatamoros7499]

One of the most amusing films I have seen In a long time. Marvelous 8 years older than yours truly.

[@dwozniak1]

Wow, imagine an incumbent executive having his political opponent thrown into prison just to remove him from the election. It's too far fetched -- it could never happen here! (P.S. I love you Dale Arden.)

[@morrismonet3554]

It happens in every banana republic. LOL

[@debbabbit9283]

Biden boldly spoke of the many, many more yet lawsuits planned for Trump during the first 2024 debate, and at one point looked like he was trying to adjust an earpiece and listen intently. Not allowed!! This has been exposed as a Banana Republic for decades. I don't want more mistreatment of Trump and Kennedy, or more inflicted by democrats on anyone. Someone has got to follow up and hold all to accountability.

[@roundtwo3321]

How dare he throw all those rppe victims in front of him to trip over.

[@kwd3109]

It already has. The Biden justice department has been weaponized to go after political opponents. Whether it be parents being labeled as "Domestic Terrorists" for complaining to woke school boards about the sexualization of our children or former President Trump being prosecuted in a partisan political witch hunt and being found guilty by a kangaroo court. When historians write about these things, this era wil be known as dark time in American history.

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

@@morrismonet3554 Welcome to the Republic of Chiquita!

[@kevincozens6837]

I love these old films. I was surprised to see Frank Morgan (playing Judge Grant). It is the first time I've seen him playing a character other than the Wizard from The Wizard of Oz movie.

[@randalldrake4704]

As pertinent today as it was in 1943. The Truth and m me Morality stand the test of time; but do we? High time for average Americans to take stock, see how you measure up. Examine your very heart, and vote accordingly upon your very Soul!

[@morrismonet3554]

Excellent movie.

[@jeetime9436]

Thank you for posting. A movie that is a must watch for all generation. Really cool Thanks

[@mordechai-]

That was quite a satisfying movie. A little cliched, but very nice and American.

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

👍🏼 Loved this movie, thank you for posting it 🥰

[@johnnowakowski4062]

Lovely movie!..

[@bobisaksen6669]

Every judge in America should have to watch this!

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting/informative/interesting. Enjoyed viewing the barber shop/automobiles/court room/lamp posts/telegrams/train station/old telephone switch board/ & the likes of that era-!!!🤗. The gal should have put her crushed hat back on in the car-!!!😉. That fella seems to be having a hard time delivering that fruit-???🤔. All in all a relaxing/family oriented/class film of that day-!!.🤗. As far as Frank Morgan goes-???🤔. Other then the " Wizard of Oz "-???🤔. This is the 2nd movie I've viewed him in-!!! Perhaps I'll view a 3rd in the not too distant future-???🤔. Glad to see that gal got her crushed hat fixed-!!!🤗. About60-years ago nurses wore those caps dispicted at the hospital. I remember when I had my tonsils removed/metal bed pans. I venture to guess that old fashioned hospital went to it's grave-???🤔 like those dedicated doctors & nurses-!!!😇

[@jasong9106]

"Magnesium cerium. May I have a sample". Best line in the whole movie.

[@tambrosia9316]

Folks a nice lil movie with the man who played the Wizard of Oz, Frank Morgan

[@maryannhurley1395]

Amazing

[@gargoledragon]

Love this movie and all the movies from back in the day. Charlie Chan, Philo Vance, The Thin Man all the old movies of the late 30's to the late 50's no foul language including the old monster and creature movies

[@user-jf3hh4xr4n]

Great movie. Very entertaining. There for a moment I thought we were in the land of Oz. BTW be careful which allusions you wish to see.

[@ADKMPTN]

What a great movie. I truly enjoyed this.

[@serkorz3823]

Thanks!

[@zopizopi5054]

Supreme Justices of today !!!!! Watch this movie !!!!!

[@jerseymike7946]

They are too busy taking millions in bribes like Judge "I be for sale" Thomas. History will not be kind to these bums.

[@ottochristensen4841]

What a glorious film - hope it inspires the American voters for the next presidential election - hope for the best. Greetings from Sweden

[@russell3380]

"Toto, we aren't in Kansas anymore", never rang more true.

[@dast540]

Thanks for sharing it! I always enjoy watching Great Old Movies though. 👍👌👏 And of course, I'm a subscriber! Thanks Again Though.

[@sammywestenberger9303]

Mayor Connison: Hello 👋

[@garymathena2125]

The advice he gave in the courtroom is even more relevant today as it was then.

[@rogerrendzak8055]

Was this uploaded for present time politics, maybe🤔?? Kinda coincidental, huh?? Oh, the power-hungry🤭, and all their feeble, useless intentions😏………… Excellent film👍!! Very good, believable Morgan/Carlson, characters, in an entertaining storyline.

[@niborselrahc4651]

This post seems to be coming at a time it a reminder is needed.

[@counselorscouch1015]

...uumm...seems the times ain't changing much...the 'people' need to stand and deliver...as always in defense of democracy...would that the Supreme Court would rise in defense of our Constitution

[@Nicholas-cn5vk]

This should be watched by many.

[@Valerifon1]

Thank you!! 😎👍

[@sammywestenberger9303]

You’re welcome 😇

[@shawn3144]

That was a great movie

[@michaelweber7848]

Nice social comedy, bullies lose, always.

[@roundtwo3321]

Only when we all stand up against them.

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

It's the waiting that's the killer.

[@mikesilva3868]

Great movie ❤

[@Johnconno]

Great performance by David Lynch.

[@susanhouseman7862]

I wish this movie could get a wider viewing. There’s nothing new under the sun. A political incumbent, throwing his opponent into jail to preserve his power.

[@jgsmile1331]

This is a great movie. I have seen it. You will love it.

[@scotthorning1180]

This is a really good movie!

[@billietyree2214]

I love these old movies. Jean Rogers is dressed like a lady and no hardware or ink, just femininity. I remember when there were women like her on every street in America. Refreshing.

[@daveyscott8178]

Good movie for the times we live in people seem to have forgot all the people who has died for our freedoms our liberty there’s a whole lot of people in government now that needs to be held accountable

[@toddgermick9616]

I love how he can walk anywhere carrying his gun and nobody is running and screaming!!

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

This looks good, I’ll be there

[@serkorz3823]

Something familiar here in what is happening today with Biden and Thrump's election. ( especially relevant at the end of the movie; The seen of the riot and then in court.).

[@Meinstein]

The similarities are amazing. Charging a political opponent for a crime he did not commit is just one.

[@roundtwo3321]

@@Meinstein Way to ignore the mountain of evidence and witnesses testifying against their former employer, the political opponent, just like in the movie.

[@pascalguerandel8181]

Unfortunately it's not like that anymore! 😞😢😢😮

[@jeremymerrifield7244]

It never was like that

[@earlcollinsworth]

Really a cute movie!

[@UncleSam-bu9gz]

Great film. Please note that the Justice character walks around town with a shotgun. He even goes into the courthouse with it. I know it's a movie but true to the period. Guns are not the problem.

[@binamaga9523]

As Plamen Paskov said: there are four real armed nations: Americans, Israelis, Saudis and Swiss.

[@abidd]

Guns are not the problem. But where they are is. Remember in the movie the judge is in a rural hunting area. He is not is the middle of New York city!

[@skyedog24]

Even clear up till I started hunting in 1976 end up into high School I got a h&r 20-gauge single-shot like most kids and we walked around town with our guns on Saturday morning or after school.

[@jjgreek1]

A machine gun in every hand!

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

Used to take them to school and leave them in the cloak room when I was going for the weekend with friends, in Los Angeles...

[@CherylFreeman-bf9rj]

Great moviee

[@Laura-tp8wz]

Thanks

[@sammywestenberger9303]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@GEricBromley]

As the "man" said , "This is deja vu all over again". Don't think that this was a random selection by KZbin to add to list. It should be a permanent listing for the next few months. The difference between " A Stranger In Town" and the horror show taking place right now , is that one is a movie and the other is not but many are whishing it was. The make believe and depressing reality have mirror image plots....up to this point at least.

[@jeffreyfitzgerald1779]

Our current justices would have demanded a bribe, and all expenses paid vacations, in exchange for giving mayor immunity for any crime committed while in office.

[@affintlewoodlewix]

I think this comes under the category of Fantasy but a most enjoyable film nonetheless.

[@Ekbhaskaran]

Wonderful wonderfully and woderfull

[@voornaam3191]

1:23 Judges who can't even open a door, that is scary. What else are they incapable of doing?

[@ManInTheBigHat]

Why in the world would this movie show up round about this time?

[@DarkFlamage]

I think CCC should leave the chat window open 24-7...

[@susancervantez3336]

What a satisfying feeling to see this in such UNsatisfying political times. Loved Jean Rogers. Being such an old movie buff, I can't understand why I have no idea who she is. Google research time. Thank you for this joyful movie. 😻🌹💗✌️

[@shelleydunnigan]

Just couldnt stop seeing The Wizzard!

[@dcolb121]

Or all the other characters he played in it.

[@shelleydunnigan]

@@dcolb121 That's right! I forgot about all the others!

[@sammywestenberger9303]

Sergeant: Halt!

[@brucegoodall3794]

How appropriate for where WE ARE NOW 😮 The only part of this film that is a comedy is the translation of the subtitles 🤣 😄 👌 😀

[@audreydaleski1067]

Great opinion.

[@maryseguevara8131]

1:05. I hopped over here to watch something light bc i needed a break from the incivility😅

[@johnself6435]

Walks into court with a shotgun. No one blinks a eye

[@tkarlmann]

Wow! I truly wish our _present_ 'Government' Would see the ending of this film -- I think they might just learn some things they appear to have forgotten. Hopefully, all these 'issues' can be peacefully rectified on November 5, 2024 and beyond.

[@jakklump]

The republicult and it's makeup-smeared insurrectionist cult leader are ANTITHETICAL to the ideals of democracy, decency, honor and American patriotism that were espoused in this film.

[@jakklump]

The insurrection on January 6th 2021 showed which side is for honesty, decency, honor and DEMOCRACY.

[@owlfethurz8377]

@tkarlmann, I agree with you.

[@roundtwo3321]

@@jakklump As did all the states' Electoral College cheating.

[@leemcdonald5713]

@@jakklump sept were not a DEMOCRACY...numnuts....we are a Republic..I left it lower case to resist propaganda tactics

[@signalfire6]

A 1940s version of Road House, still pertinent to today.

[@donnienicholson6062]

I think the guy in "The Gods Must BE Crazy" played a clumsy galoot much better but Bill Adams wasn't bad.

[@paulhelman2376]

we need that Justice right now!

[@ianperry9914]

A stroke of genius undeed , pangs of channnel 4 dirty tricks on election week here in England !

[@sammywestenberger9303]

John Josephus Grant: Thanks 🙏

[@Sonny_V]

Fun Stuff!

[@melaniemetcalfe3354]

USA as a great country in those most prosperous years🌏💝

[@jayminasi6073]

a citizen's greatest duty is to protect his neighbors!

[@hakontvedt1405]

Made me think of Battle of Athens (1946) or that Dolton’s Mayor Tiffany Henyard so shit like this can happen.

[@audreydaleski1067]

They ruffled the wrong feathers.

[@thomfult7956]

Needs to be remade as a parody of a parody staring Clarence Thomas!

[@larryreagan6936]

Reminds me of my hometown, the whole county is run by a few men in power.

[@judyfowler2023]

He walks into a courthouse with a shotgun and no one blinks ..........that's when you could trust a man.......no more

[@toddgermick9616]

Looks like the present! Nothing new under the sun!

[@francismarcoux8944]

Good ethics in 1943. Nothing changes

[@davidkomen5283]

Can we get someone who can speak English to do the closed captions.